Osayi-Samuel withdraws from friendly with Russia, Super Eagles

The withdrawal of Bright Osayi-Samuel from Nigeria’s friendly against Russia is the latest high-profile player to quit from the Super Eagles. After captain Wilfred Ndidi withdrew from the match on Tuesday, October 6, Osayi-Samuel has decided to play. The match is also off the schedule for FC Basel defender Akpe Victory because of an injury. … Read more

Four lessons from Guinea-Bissau’s crushing defeat of the Super Eagles

Nigeria’s second match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign ended in a stunning 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles went to Bissau with the intention of challenging Group L’s leadership. However, the hosts took charge of the match and gained the lead prior to halftime. In the 66th minute of the … Read more

AFCON 2027Q: Ilenikhena is ecstatic to bow to the Super Eagles

According to the Fooynaija, George Ilenikhena expressed his pleasure after making his debut for the Nigerian Super Eagles. In Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one match against the Barea of Madagascar, Ilenikhena made his debut for the West Africans. Late in the first half, the 20-year-old gave Nigeria the game’s first goal. … Read more